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Club Owners, Promoters, And Performers Ready To Go Live
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Mason Via of Danbury is having a lot of fun. “So much fun,” Via, who had just boarded a bus for Florida, tells Carolina Journal. “It’s great. It’s killer.” Via, in his early 20s…
Governor Targets Money To Revitalize NASCAR Tracks In N.C.
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Lawmakers and the governor are moving bills and disclosing recommendations for using money from the American Rescue Plan, some $5.7 billion. The N.C. Senate on Thursday, May 20, passed Senate Bill 172, which…
Energy Leaders, Experts Say N.C. Too Reliant On Colonial, Transco Pipelines
By David Bass Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — North Carolina remains vulnerable to fuel shortages because it’s too reliant on a pair of pipelines for gas and energy, industry leaders and experts told lawmakers. The point is made even more crucial…
Bill Would Provide Rescue Education Grants For NC Parents
By Donna King Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — This summer may not be filled with pools and part-time jobs for students across the state who’ve struggled with a year of mandated remote school. In March of 2021, the State Board of…
Still Room To Improve On Regs
By John Hood RALEIGH — When it comes to our business climate and economic prospects, North Carolinians are used to receiving accolades. Let’s add another to the list. The Cato Institute just released a study of regulatory barriers facing entrepreneurs.…
Lawmakers Want To Recognize Occupational Therapy Licenses Of Other States
By Andrew Dunn Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Occupational therapists who move to North Carolina would have an easier time getting back to work under a bill in the General Assembly. Two bills with significant support would have the state join…
Former N.C. State Receiver Changes Congressional Run To Open 13th District
By Dallas WoodhouseCarolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — Former N.C. State Receiver Bo Hines has filed FEC paperwork to run in North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District. “This is really a chance to come home,” Hines told Carolina Journal, after he decided to change…
Race Theory Is Dangerous Nonsense
By John Hood RALEIGH — According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans of Filipino descent had a median household income of just over $100,000 in 2019. The median household income of white Americans that year was about $66,000. Based on…
House Urges Congress To ‘Keep Nine’ Members Of U.S. Supreme Court
By John Trump Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The state House wants Congress to reject proposals for packing the U.S. Supreme Court. The House voted 68-44 Thursday to support a federal “Keep Nine” amendment to the U.S. Constitution. House Joint Resolution…
Senate Advances Trio Of Health Care Bills Aimed At Reducing Costs
By Andrew Dunn Carolina Journal News Service RALEIGH — The Senate is close to approving a trio of health care bills aimed at reducing costs and increasing transparency in the system. The bills would help curb surprise billing and ease restrictive laws…
